Jahia’s Summer
L’été de Jahia
Synopsis
When Mila arrives at the asylum center, Jahia's life changes dramatically. Jahia has previously kept to herself, spending her evenings in the kitchen where she cooks for her mother, who is haunted by memories of their escape from Burkina Faso. Alongside a stern directive that she must go to school, a new girl appears at the center. Mila's forced but genuine optimism breaks through Jahia's barrier, but the wait for the life-altering asylum decision remains terrifying. And one day, Mila and her family receive their verdict. In this deeply unsettling but still hopeful drama, we follow two vulnerable friends who try to navigate an unstable and artificial everyday life, where life has an expiration date. Or a new beginning.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg FF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Meys
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Meys, John Shank
- Original Title
- L’été de Jahia
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kidam, Michigan Films, Versus Production, RTBF, Proximus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Meys
Olivier Meys, John Shank
Benoît Dervaux
Alexandre Perrier, Sébastien Andres, Alice Lemaire
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Meys
Director
Olivier Meys
Screenplay
John Shank
Screenplay
Alexandre Perrier
Producer
Sébastien Andres
Producer
Alice Lemaire
Producer
Benoît Dervaux
Director of Photography
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What is Jahia’s Summer about?
When Mila arrives at the asylum center, Jahia's life changes dramatically. Jahia has previously kept to herself, spending her evenings in the kitchen where she cooks for her mother, who is haunted by memories of their escape from Burkina Faso. Alongside a stern directive that she must go to school, a new girl appears at the center. Mila's forced but genuine optimism breaks through Jahia's barrier, but the wait for the life-altering asylum decision remains terrifying. And one day, Mila and her family receive their verdict. In this deeply unsettling but still hopeful drama, we follow two vulnerable friends who try to navigate an unstable and artificial everyday life, where life has an expiration date. Or a new beginning.
Who directed Jahia’s Summer?
Jahia’s Summer was directed by Olivier Meys.
Who stars in Jahia’s Summer?
The principal cast of Jahia’s Summer includes Rania Noura Bance, Sofiia Malovatska, Céline Sallette, Eugenie Anselin, Audrey Kouakou.
When was Jahia’s Summer released and how long is it?
Jahia’s Summer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jahia’s Summer?
Jahia’s Summer holds official age classifications: FR: TP.